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Criminal Investigations is seeking assistance in ID’ing or obtaining information related to a robbery on October 30, 2018 at the Shell Station – 5200 Rufe Snow Dr.

On Tuesday October 30, 2018 shortly after 8:15 pm officers were dispatched to the Shell Station at 5200 Rufe Snow Dr. regarding an armed robbery. Criminal Investigations is seeking the public’s assistance in ID’ing or obtaining any information you may have regarding this robbery.

The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 5’7″ – 5’10,” average build, wearing a red bandana, black mask, grey jacket (turned inside out), blue jeans and white tennis shoes. He brandished a handgun in the robbery and apparently left the area on foot. It is possible that the suspect had accomplices in the robbery.

If you have any information on this incident, we ask that you contact Detective Goen – bgoen@nrhtx.com or 817-427-7030.

North Richland Hills Police Department set to participate in Beard It Up/Color For The Cure Campaign – raising money in support of bringing awareness and funding for childhood cancer research.

Beginning November 1, 2018, community members may see some changes on our staff members. Chief Perdue has approved and invited both sworn and non-sworn members of the department in a ‘pay-to-play’ fundraising opportunity. Policy amendments for the month of November only will allow male staff the opportunity to grow facial hair and female staff the chance to wear nail polish. Participation is voluntary, but initial feedback shows the campaign has already raised $620.

Donations to participate will range from $30 to $50 per person, and will go directly to the departments chosen receiving organization, The Cure Starts Now. This organization is dedicated to focusing their efforts on childhood cancer research. https://thecurestartsnow.org/

Policy will go back to normal on December 1, 2018 but our staff is hopeful the awareness and funds raised will have a lasting impact.

We are seeking the community’s help to identify the person responsible for attempting to murder a Texas Police Officer after robbing a bank. This individual is also suspected of using a gun to rob other banks between October 1998 and March 2003. In addition, this person also physically assaulted bank employees who were simply doing their job of serving their customers. The offender committed these armed robberies in Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas.

October 1998, Oklahoma City, OK

April 1999, Oklahoma City, OK

September 1999, Wichita, KS

October 2001, Fort Worth, TX

July 2002, Arlington, TX

February 2003, Tulsa OK

March 2003, Watauga, TX

We are still seeking information even though these robberies occurred several years ago. Offenders who commit such crimes may go dormant for a period of time for various reasons, however, this individual may return to our community to do harm. We believe that there are members of our communities that have knowledge of information related to helping identify this person. Therefore, we are asking for anyone who has any information regarding these robberies or the person who committed them. We are specifically looking at someone who would have exhibited changes in behavior from the late summer/early fall of 1998 up to late winter of 2003, to include:

Recently obtained material possessions or purchases that the individuals would not likely have been able to afford, i.e. vehicles, expensive clothing, etc.

Displayed an above average interest in banks and financial institutions, to include conducting surveillance of banks and/or discussing security features of banks.

May have withdrawn from normal activities during this time period.

Disposing of property without reasonable explanations, to include clothing, vehicles, and weapons.

Intense interest in the status of these investigations.

May have expressed anger or resentment to the banking industry.

Previously employed or provided services to banks.

Might have experienced a loss in income or employment starting in the late summer of 1998.

Changes in the consumption of alcohol, cigarettes, and drugs that started in the late summer of 1998.

Someone who left or moved out of your community during this time period to include incarceration or unplanned, last minute vacation.

Expressed an unusual or out of the way interest in driving around the areas of the above mentioned bank robbery locations.

Oftentimes members of our community have information of value but do not come forward with the information because of concerns that it may not be important or may be a waste of time. Regardless of how insignificant you think your information might be, or whether or not you think we already are aware of it, please let us assess the relevance of your tip. If you do not want to reveal the circumstances in which you obtained the information you have provided, you can communicate anonymously with us as well.

Anyone with information is asked to contact our established tip line at 817-281-1000. Tipsters can also remain anonymous by contacting the North Richland Hills Crime Stoppers at 817-469-8411. Another option to contact is through our (Facebook, Twitter, etc) at @NRHPD or North Richland Hills PD.

Special presentation of the R.I.S.E. (Respect, Inspire, Strengthen, Empower) Award will be given on the final afternoon of the conference to a deserving female who has shown incredible strength in the face of adversity.

The event is hosted by the North Richland Hills Police Department, with facilities provided by the Fort Worth Police Department. Media is invited to attend the event – please contact our Public Information Officer, Carissa Katekaru, with specific questions and to ensure proper access to secured areas.

Criminal Investigations is asking for your help ID’ing this robbery suspect.

Thursday, September 13 at about 4:00 pm a black male, wearing a black Chicago Blackhawks hat with a red bill & red writing, and light yellow shirt entered the Check-n-Go in the 5300 block of Rufe Snow Dr. He passed a demand note to the teller and left the business on foot.

If you have any information regarding this incident, or recognize the suspect, please contact CID at 817-427-7030 or email bgoen@nrhtx.com.

Alliance for Children partnered with many local sponsors to host Picnic at the Park this Friday September 14, an event that helps give back to the community with dinner on the field at Globe Life Park cheering on our Texas Rangers. The North Richland Hills Police Association was able to help sponsor four very deserving families and present them with the opportunity to be a part of this very special evening. This should be an enjoyable night for the families and we are excited for them to get the chance to head out to this event.

Our agency has been blessed to develop a partnership over the last several years with Alliance for Children. Alliance for Children is a non-profit organization that helps victims of child abuse. They have partnered with local law enforcement agencies, Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, Cook Children’s Medical Center and The Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney’s Office with the direct goal in mind to minimize the trauma of abuse, thus allowing the children and families to heal.

To learn more about this event, purchase tickets, or make a donation please visit their website: https://bit.ly/2x2e83h

The North Richland Hills police department is proud to introduce the Body Worn Camera Program. Cameras have been issued to all sworn officers, Public Service Officers and Crime Scene Examiners. The body worn cameras will provide an added layer of transparency and be a great benefit to the community and officers as we continue to work in partnership to keep our community safe.

State Legislature approved Senate Bill 158 that allowed departments to apply to receive grant funding to help support the cost of implementing body worn cameras. The North Richland Hills Police Department received approximately $94,000 that supported the implementation, with the remaining funds coming from the annual operating budget. The program was presented to the North Richland Hills City Council in November 2017, and the council authorized the North Richland Hills Police Department to enter in to a contract with Axon.

The public will notice the cameras on sworn officers, Public Service Officers and Crime Scene examiners as full implementation and training have been completed.

Sunday, August 26, 2018 at about 5:00 am, officers were dispatched to a report of a single vehicle accident in the 7800 block of eastbound Loop 820 at the 121 split. Upon arrival, they located a motorcycle and a deceased white male driver.

Accident investigators responded to the scene and the freeway was closed for about an hour to conduct the investigation. Accident Investigation reports that speed appears to be a factor in the crash. It does not appear any other vehicles were involved.

The name of the deceased will be released by the Tarrant County Medical Examiner after family notifications have been made.

We know many of the seniors in our community do not have the fast world of social media available at their fingertips, so we wanted to work to bring the information to them. Our incredible Community Services team makes time to travel to our Senior Center, Retirement Communities and even church groups with the “Savvy Saving Seniors” class. This class is dedicated to arming our senior community with steps to identify scams or fraudulent activity so that they don’t become the next victim.

To learn more about it or to schedule a class at your facility, contact Community Services today! 817-427-7021 or by email: Officer McEachran: rmceachran@nrhtx.com or Officer Kasterke: gkasterke@nrhtx.com

February missing man’s car found in Trinity River in Dallas. Recovery efforts to remove the vehicle were successful.

After a lengthy and exhaustive search, the North Richland Hills Criminal Investigations Division was alerted by the Texas Department of Public Safety that on August 7, 2018, their dive teams had positively located and identified the vehicle of missing NRH resident, James Booth. The vehicle was located in Dallas, downstream from the area where our department initially received reports of a white sedan in the river on February 21, 2018.

On August 8, 2018 recovery efforts continued, as crews worked to remove the sedan from the river. Once the vehicle was removed, remains were found inside.

On August 9, 2018 the Dallas County Medical Examiner’s office positively identified the remains as that of Mr. James Booth. Per our investigators, there is no foul play suspected in the case.

Our department extends our heartfelt condolences to Mr. Booth’s family during this process. It remains our goal to at least provide them with a degree of closure, with the hope that it may be helpful to their grieving process.